12 Rivers
- Designer Romain Caterdjian
- Publisher Good Games Publishing , A-Z kiadó , Pegasus Spiele
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
You lead a tribe exploring twelve mythical rivers flowing from a mountain lake. Over five rounds, you place tribe tokens along the rivers using Hand Management and Multi-Use Cards to collect magical pearls rolling downstream. Helpful fairies assist your quest as you gather pearls to fulfill villager and alpaca goals. The game blends Set Collection and End Game Bonuses to decide the winner.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for enthusiasts aged 10 and up, 12 Rivers offers moderate complexity suitable for a relaxed game evening. Prior experience with Hand Management and drafting mechanics helps but is not required.
How It Works
In each round, players pay camp cards to place tribe tokens along the rivers using Open Drafting and Multi-Use Cards. Pearls then roll downstream past tokens, which block and collect them. Players aim to gather sets of pearls on their alpacas and recruit villagers to score points. End Game Bonuses influence the final scoring after five rounds.
What Makes It Special
Romain Caterdjian combines Hand Management and Set Collection in a unique fantasy setting featuring 3D components and magical pearls. Although it has no awards yet, its pearl-blocking mechanic and thematic integration with fairies and alpacas make it stand out among fantasy board games.
Pro
- Innovative blend of Hand Management and Set Collection
- Tactical depth through Multi-Use Cards and Open Drafting
- Strong thematic integration with magical pearls and fairies
- Moderate 75-minute playtime suitable for game nights
Contra
- No solo mode available
- More complex than typical family games
- Not ideal for younger children under 10
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a mystical fantasy world, twelve rivers flow from a magical mountain lake to a village where humans, animals, and magical creatures like fairies coexist peacefully.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on collecting straightforward pearl sets early and leverage fairy abilities to boost scoring.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, 12 Rivers is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 75 minutes, making it suitable for a game night.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with Hand Management and drafting mechanics is helpful but not mandatory.
How does this compare to similar games?
12 Rivers combines Set Collection with a unique pearl-blocking mechanic in a fantasy setting.
Is this suitable for families?
It is better suited for enthusiasts aged 10 and up rather than younger family members.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interplay of Hand Management, Multi-Use Cards, and Open Drafting shapes the gameplay.
Fazit
12 Rivers is a tactical fantasy game for 2-4 players that fans of Hand Management and drafting will appreciate. It may be complex for casual players.
